be greedy

VERB

hog

Synonyms

STRONGEST

gobble up monopolize

WEAK

grab all of have all to oneself

VERB

want

Synonyms

STRONGEST

choose crave need prefer require wish

STRONG

ache aspire covet fancy hanker hunger long lust pine thirst yearn

WEAK

could do with desiderate feel a need have a passion for have a yen for have ambition have an urge for have eyes for incline toward itch for spoil for

Antonyms

STRONGEST

dislike hate have not want spurn

STRONG

despise

Example Sentences

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The old axiom is to be greedy when others are fearful.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 15, 2026

But as famed investor Warren Buffett has said, the time to be greedy is when others are fearful.

From MarketWatch • Mar. 26, 2026

This monetizes Warren Buffett’s advice to be greedy when others are fearful.

From Barron's • Dec. 24, 2025

You don’t have many options if you aren’t willing or able to consult an attorney, but you wouldn’t be greedy to ask for some clarity from your sister.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 27, 2025

I do not want to be greedy; I do not want to be like Eric, terrified of other people’s strength.

From "Divergent" by Veronica Roth

be greedy

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